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Illustrado Day of Sisterhood Makes a Comeback in 2019! An event to foster cross-cultural bonds where women in the emirates can learn together and fearlessly discuss topics to enrich their lives. Illustrado revives its longstanding tradition of celebrating and bringing women together, this time going beyond the Filipino community and embracing the multicultural sisterhood in …
The weekend is fast approaching, and with the cloudy weather and almost-spring vibes, it’s absolutely imperative to be slurping down on a hot bowl of noodles! Wokyo is just about the hottest noodle bar in Dubai – with its cool street style gimmick, warm atmosphere and (of course), Asian noodle flava. Here are five ways …
Fellowship Programme for Aspiring Filipino Entrepreneurs in Dubai – Philippine Business Council Dubai Vanguards of Filipino entrepreneurship in the Emirates, the Philippine Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates has recently launched another signature programme – the PBC Fellowship in partnership with LBC. Held under the auspices of the Philippine Consulate General – Dubai, the Department of …
Filipino Christmas: Christmas Through the Eyes of an Emirati-Filipino Emirati-Filipino Fahed Al Baloushi aka the “Emaratino” has always been exposed to the duality of Filipino and Emarati culture throughout his whole life. He continues to discover and learn more about both his roots through his travels and interactions with the community. Here, he shares his experience …
Filipino Community: A Filipino-Style Noche Buena Spread in Abu Dhabi Photos by Carl Ilio Philippine Ambassador to the UAE H.E. Ambassador Hjayceeelyn M. Quintana hosted a Filipino-style Noche Buena at her residence on the 17th December 2018. The event held for an intimate group including Emirati-Filipino Ali AlBlooshi, meant to relive the revered Filipino …
Christmas is arguably the most celebrated holiday for us Filipinos. However, for the “kabayans” outside the Philippines, how do we get the most out of this special day? Illustrado’s Roman Guevarra gives us a refreshing way to reconnect with ourselves, our friends and the community. Christmas is a time to linger. Be nice. Be kind. Be your best. Be loving. The world needs more of that. Let us make this season a little warmer by making wonderful and genuine connections. Show everyone what Filipino Christmas is all about.
#taasnoofilipino In various Filipino communities around the world, the spirit of communal work is alive and kicking in the entrepreneurial sector, with veritable “business bayanihan” providing a boost to Pinoy entrepreneurs in so many ways. We have spoken to three Filipino business organizations to find out how they are adding value to the Philippine business community. #illustradomagazine
“For 11 years, Illustrado has had the privilege of championing the world class Filipino sharing inspiring stories of our people here and around the world. For the last 3 years, our annual work has culminated in the Illustrado 100, our selection of the best and the brightest from the region.” Here are a few words by Editor in Chief, Lalaine Chu Benitez. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino
I love the rain. It is so much fond and romantic at the same time. Priceless! I also love it when it starts raining in school, I would hide my umbrella so that I can make sukob to my crush’s payong – pang-Close Up moment di ba? Follow the adventures and misadventures of a ‘not so average’ Pinay trying to make it in the cosmopolitan city of Dubai. #illustradogo #taasnoofilipino
Follow the adventures and misadventures of Annie B! A ‘not so average’ Pinay trying to make it in the cosmopolitan city of Dubai. “Ow, hindi man ako lumaking mayaman, eh at least marunong akong tumawid sa kalsada, sumakay ng jeep at mag-book ng sarili kong flight. Baket, yung mga mayayaman ba kaya nilang gawin yung mga yun na walang tulong ng ibang tao, aber?” #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino
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